For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 656 students in North Scituate, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Scituate, RI are Ponaganset Middle School and Scituate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Scituate, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in North Scituate have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Scituate, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Scituate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Scituate, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Scituate, RI include Ponaganset Middle School and Scituate Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Scituate?
2 public middle schools are located in North Scituate.
What is the racial composition of students in North Scituate?
North Scituate public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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